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BUENOS AIRES, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Argentina's national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup.
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Argentina 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Squad Confirmed for September: Messi Missing Key Midfielder
The Argentina national team returns in September for their two final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier games taking on Venezuela and Ecuador.
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Argentinian icon Lionel Messi owns six luxury hotels across Europe with one featuring a high-end restaurant that sells an edible Ballon d'Or and features a specialised 'Leo Messi suite'
However, the captain was front and center of Argentina’s preliminary squad announcement on Monday, signaling that fans are likely to see Messi play a role for Lionel Scaloni’s team come September. Despite the lack of jeopardy for Argentina in the final two matchdays, other star players have been slated to make the trip, including:
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World Soccer Talk on MSNLionel Messi’s young Argentina teammate leaves door open to Real Madrid comeback
A young starlet and teammate of Lionel Messi in Argentina national team has left the door open for a potential return to Real Madrid.
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